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Campus Life

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Embrace the Austin Peay Experience

Discover the vibrant and engaging environment at Austin Peay State University. From academic pursuits to extracurricular activities, campus life here offers a unique blend of learning, social interaction, and personal growth.

Campus Engagement

At Austin Peay State University, campus engagement is your gateway to a thriving community. Find your place, grow your leadership skills, and connect with fellow students. With over 200 student organizations, countless community service opportunities, and signature campus events, you'll have endless ways to learn, grow, and create lasting memories.

Community Belonging & Success

At APSU, you’ll find a supportive community dedicated to your success. Connect, grow, and thrive with resources designed to help you excel academically and personally. We’re committed to ensuring you feel at home and prepared for future achievements.

Health & Well-Being

APSU prioritizes your health with a wide range of services for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From counseling and health services to fitness programs and recreational activities, we provide the resources you need for a balanced and healthy life.

Life at Austin Peay

Our campus community is designed with your success in mind. Whether inside or outside the classroom, we aim to provide opportunities for you to pursue your passions and connect with a diverse population. Our campus community offers countless ways to enhance your college experience.

The Austin Peay Experience


Engage in College Life.

There’s always something happening on the APSU campus, and as a student, most events are free. Why? Because we want you to have a fun, inspiring, well-rounded college experience. Art shows, concerts, readings, bonfires, pep rallies—these experiences will help you meet new people, encounter new ideas, and find fresh opportunities.

 

Explore Campus Opportunities

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Build your social circle, your professional network – and your résumé

From Greek life to academic clubs to recreational sports, APSU has over 100 organizations to help you connect with new friends, build a professional network, and enhance your résumé. Whether you're planning fundraisers, volunteering, conducting research, or competing in intramural sports, you'll gain skills and connections that open doors to greater opportunities.

Explore our extracurricular offerings

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Put Your Knowledge to Work

You don’t have to wait until graduation to put your knowledge to use. Our service-learning classes let you engage in meaningful community service that also enhances your academic success. For example, APSU Spanish students help Spanish-speaking adults learn English.

Learn how you can experience more before you graduate.

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Live Where You Learn

Living on campus keeps you connected to friends, faculty, and events. With nearby parking, quick access to classes, and diverse dining options, living on campus is a popular choice.

To improve your chances of college success, freshmen are required to live on campus or with a guardian within 50 miles. Single students with fewer than 12 college credits should apply for housing or submit a residency waiver.

Explore your housing options

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Stay Fit

From personal training to competitive sports to outdoor adventures, University Recreation offers many free and low-cost opportunities to keep you active. We also provide fitness and nutrition workshops to help maintain your healthy lifestyle.

Discover everything University Recreation has to offer

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Get Your Red On

On game day, Clarksville transforms into #Stacheville. Students, staff, and community members show off their red attire, cheering for our Governor’s athletes. As an APSU student, you’ll have free access to all sports events, joining fans in shouting "Let's Go Peay!"

Explore University Athletics

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Travel the World

APSU's study abroad and exchange programs offer the chance to travel while earning college credits. Programs range from three weeks to a full academic year, fitting various interests, timelines, and budgets.

Check out your study abroad options

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Explore the Community

Clarksville, one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing and youngest cities, offers endless activities. Enjoy art walks downtown, concerts on the Cumberland River, and the proximity to Nashville, just 45 minutes away.

Explore Tennessee's Top Spot


Living and Learning On Campus

Living on campus places you at the heart of our vibrant university community, ready for countless opportunities for connection and discovery.

Izzy Melvin
Meet Izzy Melvin

"The second I stepped on the grounds here, I knew this is where I wanted to be. My mom looked at me after the orientation, and she said, ‘This is where you’re going to go, I already see it in your face.'"

Derrick Tims
Meet Derrick Tims

"To me, being a “Gov” means that you constantly challenge yourself to be better than you were the day before."

Celeste Malone
Meet Celeste Malone

"APSU has continuously challenged and pushed me to become the person I am today."

Vanessa Rodriguez-Paniagua
Meet Vanessa Rodriguez-Paniagua

"When I went to community college, I didn’t lead. I went to school and left. Being here, I feel I’ve had encouragement from my professors to do that extra thing. For me that’s being the leader I knew I could always be but needed that extra push to achieve."